David Homstad wrote:
>
> Jason, Josh,
>
> It may be that the rate of yellowing on white wall tires is dependant on
> climate and smog, and the amount of time the vehicle is left outdoors. Or,
> different batches may vary. My cars are in the garage, except when in use.
> Usually, here in Minnesota, one white wall cleaning in the spring is
> adequate for the entire summer.
>
> I only use Westley's. Spray it on a dry tire, scrub with a stiff brush, hose
> off, and scrub again while hosing. Also, do the black part occasionally. I
> have one set of tires that have been on a car over 20 years and another over
> 15 years years, and they have no cracks anywhere, even though they have been
> cleaned with Westley's once or twice every year. .
>
> Dave Homstad
> 56 Dodge D500
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of PlymouthV8@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 12:48 AM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] WWW Coker Tires
>
> Jason,
>
> Hola Senor.... How impersonal is this huh? I will post instead of a direct
> email.... lol.. My Coker Radial WW are about one year old... As you know I
> am a pig and dont wash my car but once every month... sometimes every two
> months... My white walls are almost COMPLETELY yellow.... But like others
> on the list I will use Westleys... It is the only thing that works, although
> It seems to be pretty hard on the tire after consistent use. I believe it
> cracks the white walls after prolonged use. At least that is what appeared
> to happen on my old cars.
>
> Josh
By keeping the car (and its tires) in the garage 99% of the time, you
are avoiding a LOT of exposure to ulta-violet light from the sun.
THat has been accused of being a rubber products killer.
--
Paul Holmgren
Hoosier Corps #33, L-6
2 57 300-C's in Indy
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